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Fire destroys RV near Durango

to review how blaze started

October 17, 2015

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Noncombustible?

Homeowners design house to withstand wildfires

October 7, 2015

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Small fire may have been set by property owner

Durango man taken into custody on arson charge on Wednesday

September 17, 2015

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Upper Pine, Durango Fire respond to playhouse blaze

Upper Pine Fire Protection District initially received the call around 4:20 p.m. to the 200 block of Toad Road, north…

September 11, 2015

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Semitrailer catches fire on Coal Bank Pass

The driver may have suffered smoke inhalation, according to the scanner. Reports from the scanner have not been verified. Emergency…

September 1, 2015

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Separate fires damage 2 homes in Vallecito, Bayfield

Vallecito home badly damaged; Bayfield home likely a total loss

August 23, 2015

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Enjoy, but respect the grill

Durango Fire offers safety tips for the rest of barbecuing season

August 15, 2015

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Rangers monitoring small fire in San Juans

The fire was less than a tenth of an acre in size Tuesday, and it was burning within the perimeter…

August 4, 2015

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People underestimate wildfire risks

Less-effective mitigation techniques overvalued

July 30, 2015

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Flags lowered statewide for fallen firefighter

Flags are lowered to half-staff Tuesday at the La Plata County Courthouse in memory of fallen Denver firefighter John Whelan.Peter…

July 21, 2015

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Possible structure fire in Bayfield

Pine Fire Protection District en route

July 20, 2015

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Dolores County residents plan for fire

Homeowners have difficulty getting insurance policies

July 19, 2015

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Lane on Main closed for 45 minutes

Durango Fire responded after smoke seen

July 8, 2015

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Cemetery fire being investigated

Firefighters responded about 5:30 a.m. Sunday, but they were unable to save the small shed, which was destroyed, said Karola…

July 6, 2015

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Small wildfire tamed in Archuleta County

Lightning sparked the blaze on Southern Ute land

July 3, 2015

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Durango Fire reminds us to please participate legally

Durango officials encourage viewing of public display on the Fourth

July 1, 2015

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Lightning ignites 2 trees east of Vallecito

The smoke was reported about 9 a.m. Columbine Ranger District firefighters hiked to the site, and they found two trees…

June 25, 2015

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Fire damages Edgemont house

Residents evacuate safely

April 21, 2015

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Fire takes trailer in Animas Valley

Despite firefighters’ best effort, mobile home burns

April 19, 2015

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Chimney fire doused quickly

Firefighters with the Durango Fire Protection District investigate a chimney fire at a home at 26086 U.S. Highway 160, next…

April 15, 2015

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213 Fire now is 100 percent clear

Firefighters extinguish all hot spots

April 15, 2015

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213 Fire calm for now

Firefighters on Tuesday morning monitor an eastern edge of the 213 Fire, which is burning south of Durango along both…

April 14, 2015

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Strong winds may stoke fire

Red-flag day could pose problems for firefighters at 213 Fire

April 13, 2015

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213 Fire continues to burn but presents no danger

Firefighters working to douse hot spots

April 12, 2015